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    Family and Community Liaison - Edmonton, Canada - MacEwan University

    MacEwan University
    MacEwan University Edmonton, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Opportunity

    MacEwan University is seeking a Family and Community Liaison for a full-time continuing opportunity with the Child Care Centre.

    Reporting to the Manager, Early Learning at MacEwan, the Family and Community Liaison (FCL) position is a multifaceted role that supports and promotes a healthy early childhood community. The FCL establishes and maintains strong relationships with current and potential families to navigate necessary supports and resources, address any challenges or concerns, and promote a supportive network. The FCL will continue to provide support to the playroom teams and children on a regular basis, playing an important role in shaping the children's early educational journey. The role works with children, families, educators, faculty, students, and community professionals.

    Key responsibilities include:

  • Recognizing and prioritizing the child's sense of belonging within the family and broader community.
  • Fostering responsive and reciprocal relationships with early learning programs and the community to enhance the child's connection.
  • Ensuring respectful, equitable, and inclusive approaches in all interactions with families.
  • Supporting the Manager with playroom planning, waitlist management and enrollment procedures (, intake procedures from waitlist, registration, ensuring a child's start into the Centre is positive and ensures the family has all the information they need to feel supported, etc.).
  • Maintaining quality early learning and care practices that align with the vision, mission, and values of ELM and the Bachelor of Early Childhood Curriculum Studies program.
  • Proactively initiating dialogue on new and innovative ideas for planning and environment within the framework of Flight, Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework.
  • Incorporating current best practices in early learning, including child-led, play and rights-based, and anti-bias curriculum into daily work, with a strong emphasis on inclusion.
  • Demonstrating the philosophy of early childhood care and curriculum in practice with children and their families, students, faculty, professionals in the field and community members.
  • Actively participating in and contributing to orientation and professional development days within the Centre.
  • Fostering positive work relationships with colleagues, creating a supportive, respectful, and responsive work environment.

    • Skills

    You will have:

  • Knowledge in family centered practice, relationship-based practice, and a rights-based approach.
  • The ability to build and maintain strong relationships, advocate for children and families and facilitate meaningful community partnerships.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening, empathy, clarity with the ability to convey information in an appropriate manner.
  • The ability to demonstrate cultural competence and appropriately display sensitivity to effectively engage with families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to address complex issues and challenges that arise.
  • Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and responsibilities.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively with families, colleagues, community partners and other stakeholders.
  • Flexibility and being able to adapt by responding to the changing needs and dynamics of children and families.
  • Resiliency and the ability to cope with challenging situations, setbacks, and stress.
  • Resourcefulness to be able to identify, access and recommend appropriate supports, services and programs for the Centre and families.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with complex and sensitive situations in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner.
  • Reliability, punctuality and be able to demonstrates a positive attitude.

    • Qualifications

  • Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care, Social Work, Human Services (including programs focused on Family and Community Engagement) or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Government of Alberta Child Care Certification - Level III.
  • First Aid Certificate.
  • Knowledge and experience utilizing Flight, Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework is considered an asset.
  • Trauma informed care training is considered an asset.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

    • Position Requirements

  • The successful incumbent will be required to obtain a Police Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check at their own cost.

    • Benefits

    When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

  • Competitive base pay
  • Generous vacation time
  • Secure pension plan
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Continuous learning culture
  • Opportunities for career growth
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